An adjustable rate mortgage (hybrid/ARM), is a loan with an interest rate linked to an economic index. The interest rate, and your payments are periodically adjusted ^ up or down v as the index changes. Lenders generally offer lower rates on ARM loans because they have the ability to adjust the r
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07/29/2007
Have you wondered how mortgage rates north of 6% are considered historically low? Here is the answer according to Bankrate.com. Bankrate has been tracking the 30-year fixed since September 1985. In nearly 22 years, the 30-year fixed has averaged 7.99 percent. Today's rates are under that and the
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07/23/2007
Points reduce interest rates. A point equals 1 percent of the loan amount. A 30-year, $150,000 mortgage might have a rate of 7 percent, but come with a charge of 1 point, or $1,500. A lender may charge 1, 2 or more points. Discount Points: Are prepaid interest on the mortgage loan. The more poin
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07/19/2007
All Rates are NOT EqualQualify advertised rate terms before sending your personal documents.Is the published rate today's rate? Is the published rate for 30 year amortization? (shorter terms = lower rates & higher payments) Is the rate lock period for 30 days? (shorter periods = lower rates & ext
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07/18/2007
Illinois legislators missing the point? Some IL State Senators have been attempting to pass legislation banning negative amortization loan products & stated income loans for mortgage brokers (only). They also want to make individual loan originators liable for loans that default. Here are some c
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07/06/2007
How do you choose a mortgage lender? Is it important to meet with a loan officer before providing your loan application documents? In todays electronic age where we press a button to send documents or via overnight packages, I'm always happy to take time to meet personally.Where a personal conn
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07/03/2007